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S80 Prospect Profile · 2026 in-season

Franklin Arias

Boston Red Sox · SS · Age 20 · AAA · ETA 2027

S80 DNA79.9Confidence 82/100 · Risk Low-Med
Hit60
Power40
Run40
Field60
Arm55
CEILINGPlus-hit everyday shortstop who creates above-average value through contact and defense
FLOORDefense-first MLB infielder with a high-contact offensive floor
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Arias is exactly why S80 separates contact from power. His bat-to-ball performance and premium defense create a meaningful floor even with below-average raw power and speed.

DEVELOPMENT KEYImprove selectivity and lift enough quality contact to prevent pitchers from attacking the zone.
Bat-to-ball
92
Swing decisions
79
Game power
55
Age-adjusted production
88
Age vs. level
94
Position / defense
93
Run value
48
Physical projection
66
Development trajectory
91
Traditional tool grades: MLB Pipeline 2026. S80 contextual scores are internal calibration inputs. View source ↗
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